Filipstad Voyage Tips and guide

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Named for Karl Filip, a 17th century namesake to Carl Philip, the current duke of Värmland, Filipstad has been an industrial town, known as the hometown of Swedish-American engineer John Ericsson.

Filipstad itself has around 6,000 inhabitants. 4,000 more people live in the municipality.

Map of Filipstad

Roads 63 and 26 converge here.

• 59.71257714.1588681 Ferlinmuseet, Kvarntorget 2. A museum for Swedish poet Nils Ferlin. 
• 59.85592414.264052 Långban. A mining museum.  

Filipstad is a gratifying place for outdoor life with many lakes and hills.

• 59.73154214.1982241 Big Hill Lodge. A restaurant at a hill. Great view.